The Madsen

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Penguin Undercover Market

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Front of property - evening/night
Beach/ocean view
Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Penthouse | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated
Penthouse | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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64 Main Road, right next to the Commonwealth Bank, Penguin, TAS, 7316
  • Place, Penguin Tourist Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin Undercover Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Penguin General Cemetery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Family Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Executive Spa Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Waterfront Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Penguin

Seaside stay .You'll find Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin General Cemetery within a 15-minute walk of this Penguin guesthouse. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dial Range Forest Reserve and Leven Canyon Lookout.

What's nearby

  • Penguin Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Penguin Tourist Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Penguin Undercover Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Penguin General Cemetery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Leven Canyon Lookout - 12 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penguin Station - 6 min walk
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thirty Three Cups - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hey Buddy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Arms Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Madsen

4-star beach guest house near Penguin Undercover Market
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Madsen. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Penguin guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Madsen offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Madsen Hotel Penguin
Madsen Hotel
Madsen Penguin
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin, Tasmania
Madsen House Penguin
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin Tasmania
Madsen Guesthouse Penguin
Madsen Guesthouse
The Madsen Boutique Hotel Penguin
The Madsen Penguin
The Madsen Guesthouse
The Madsen Guesthouse Penguin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Madsen to the airport?

The Madsen is 24.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Devonport, TAS (DPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Madsen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Madsen.

How close is The Madsen to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 9-minute walk from Johnsons Beach and 9-minute walk from Penguin Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Madsen offer free breakfast?

The Madsen does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Madsen?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Madsen?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Madsen?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Madsen have a pool?

The Madsen does not have a pool.

Does The Madsen have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, massages, and body treatments.

How close is The Madsen to downtown Penguin?

The Madsen is 0.3 mi away from Penguin.